Wayne Rooney

The most exciting and gifted English player of his generation, Wayne Rooney joined Manchester United from Everton in a £20 million deal in August 2004 and from the moment he scored a Champions League hat-trick on his debut, it was obvious it was money well spent by Red Devils.

Tenacious, passionate and blessed with outrageous natural talent and vision, Rooney has become one of the Premier League's most feared and respected strikers.